DAKOTA PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM · PDF fileDNP-Incoming AD Application Form 2016-2017 6 Originated 03/29/05, Reviewed annually Dakota Nursing Program Year 2 Curriculum – AAS RN

Dakota Nursing Program Incoming ADN Application Fall 2016

Submit all documents required for admission to the Dakota Nursing Program by placing application materials listed below in one large envelope. Print your full name clearly on the outside of the envelope. The envelope may be mailed or hand-delivered to the address below on or before March 5th, 2016.

FOR BSC: Suzie McShane, MSN, RN

Nursing Coordinator Bismarck State College

PO Box 5587 Bismarck, ND 58504 Or hand deliver to:

Allied Health Campus 500 E. Front Ave, 2nd Floor

FOR DCB: Dawn Romfo, MSN, RN

Nursing Coordinator Dakota College at Bottineau

105 Simrall Blvd. Bottineau, ND 58318

FOR LRSC: Karen Clementich, MS, RN

Nursing Coordinator Lake Region State College 1801 College Drive North

Devils Lake, ND 58301

FOR WSC: Gail Raasakka, MSN, RN

Nursing Coordinator Williston State College 1410 University Ave. Williston, ND 58801

DNP-Incoming AD Application Form 2016-2017 2

Originated 03/29/05, Reviewed annually

Associate Degree RN Admission Application

Description The Dakota Nursing Program is an educational program that results in an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing. Graduates are then eligible to apply to write the North Dakota State Board Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).

REQUIREMENTS FOR ENTRY INTO THE DAKOTA NURSING PROGRAM

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN NURSING

Prerequisites - These provisions must be met before the application is submitted.

Applicant is a graduate from a state board approved PN program from an accredited college and current LPN with an active, unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the United States of America or a student in the Dakota Nursing Practical Nursing Certificate Program.

Current CPR Certification for Health Care Providers, must be updated to remain current throughout program

Minimum GPA of 2.75 in all prerequisite courses (including prior practical nursing classes) and an overall minimum GPA of 2.5

Admission to the college of choice as well as completion of a formal application to the Dakota Associate Degree Nursing Program. Admission to the College does not guarantee admission to the ADN program. Application forms for admission to the Dakota ADN Program may be obtained from the Nursing Department beginning December 1 with application due on or before March 5th.

Pass a preadmission examination. (ATI Comprehensive PN Predictor)

Currently enrolled (if competitive) or satisfactory completion with a “C” or better in each of the following courses:

All required nursing courses from an approved Practical Nursing Program ENGL 110 Composition I PSYC 111 Introduction to Psychology BIOL 220 Anatomy and Physiology I with lab BIOL 221 Anatomy and Physiology II with lab

PHRM 215 Introduction to Pharmacology (must have been completed within 7 years of ADN admission).

PSYC 250 Developmental Psychology

Proof of Math Skill Readiness o Student must have completed at minimum: o The developmental math course (ASC 093 or other pre-requisite math course that would qualify

a student to take Math 103) with a grade of Satisfactory or “C” or a higher level math course (such as MATH 103 College Algebra) or

o Equivalent scores for ACT/PLAN/SAT/COMPASS and/or Accuplacer as listed below and taken within the past 2 years:



A certain level of English proficiency is necessary for academic success in nursing as well as for patient safety. In addition to general college English proficiency requirements, all applicants for whom English is not their native language (including International and/or U.S. residents) must meet additional language proficiency requirements for admission to the Dakota Nursing Program. These requirements must be met prior to consideration. Please contact your nursing coordinator before you submit your nursing program application to discuss these requirements and to make arrangements to take the TOEFL exam if applicable.

Students accepted into the nursing program must have access to reliable, high speed internet.

Math Score Equivalencies (COMPASS score is listed in the Algebraic domain)

ACT-Math PLAN-Math SAT Critical Reading + Math

COMPASS (Algebraic Domain)

Accuplacer

21 or higher 19 or higher 990 or higher 49 or higher 116 or higher



PROGRAM APPLICATION AND ADMISSION PROCESS

Complete all requirements for admission to the college. Please check with the Admission Department at your local college for complete details.

Complete all requirements for entry into the Dakota Nursing Program and submit the application packet.

Students currently in the Year 1 of the program have the first opportunity to progress to the 2nd year (Associate Degree).

Qualified students are accepted into the program on a competitive basis until all spaces are filled. After that, qualified applicants are placed on a waiting list and admitted as space becomes available.

CHECKLIST FOR THE DAKOTA NURSING PROGRAM APPLICATION PROCESS FOR CURRENT INCOMING LPNs:

Application to your local college is made before the application process to the nursing program can begin: Complete an Application for Admission to your local college – BSC, DCB, LRSC or WSC - as a degree-seeking student. Please consult the Admissions Department at your local college for complete details.

a. The application fee (this only applies if you are a new student to your local college)

b. Official high school transcript or GED test results

c. Official updated college transcripts, including current semester, from all colleges attended. Transcripts must be mailed from the college attended or hand delivered in a sealed envelope. Faxed copies are not accepted.

d. Immunization record (You will need to submit this again to the nursing program with additional immunization information when you are admitted to the nursing program – keep a copy.)

e. Record of ACT/PLAN/SAT/COMPASS and/or Accuplacer scores (completed within the last 7 years)

Application to the Dakota Nursing Program: Submit all documents required for admission to the Dakota Nursing Program at your local campus – BSC, DCB, LRSC or WSC - by placing application materials listed below in one large envelope. Print your full name clearly on the outside of the envelope. The envelope may be mailed or hand-delivered on or before March 5th, 2016 to the address listed on the cover sheet/front cover.

a. ____ Dakota Nursing Program application form with a current, valid, unencumbered United States LPN

license number for verification.

b. ____ Copy of current CPR certification for Health Care Providers or Professionals.

c. ____ Applicant will send a copy of the official transcript or an unofficial transcript of each college

attended to the nursing department with their application. Applicants are asked not to request that

Student Services make a copy of the transcript for the applicant, rather the applicant should have a

copy of all college transcripts in their possession.

d. ____ Current course evaluation form for any “in progress” program courses to be applied to the

Nursing Program

e. ____ Proof of math skill readiness (ACT, SAT or COMPASS, or transcript with math course)

f. ____ ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor report showing an individual composite score which equals a

predicted probability of passing the NCLEX-PN of 92%. Students achieving a score of less than 92%

predicted probability on the first attempt will be required to wait 30 days until retaking the

predictor attempts of passing the NCLEX-PN Predictor per application process. Contact the nursing

coordinator or testing center at your local campus to schedule your test date on or before March 1,

2015. A student may be considered for admission after a successful retake, however, the internal

student (current Dakota Nursing Program student) failing the predictor on first attempt will not be

considered for admission until after all qualified applicants meeting the application criteria and

deadlines have been screened and accepted.



g. ____ A narrative statement

Summarize your educational/work experiences and how those experiences will help you progress through the nursing program.

Describe why you want to be a registered nurse and why this is a good time in your life to pursue a nursing degree.

Limit the narrative to 1.5 to 2 typed pages, double space, and use #12, Times New Roman Font.

Content as well as your writing ability including grammar and spelling will be evaluated.

h. ____ Provide statements from three (3) professional references. Use attached reference forms, to

request reference statements from employers, instructors, and/or professional colleagues who are

not related to you.

Complete section 1 on each form by printing your name and signing the waiver before distributing the forms to your selected references.

Instruct the reference providers to seal the statement in an envelope and reference providers sign across the seal before returning the reference to you (the student).

Collect the sealed letters of reference and include them in your application packet.

i. ____ Complete criminal background disclosure form. See enclosure. NOTE: Once admitted to the

program you will be required to complete an FBI background check. You will be given instructions

on how to acquire fingerprint cards and complete the form upon admission to the program.

j. ____ Review essential functions (abilities) of the nurse and discuss any areas of concern with the nursing

coordinator. See enclosure.

k. ____ Review the role of the student nurse and discuss any areas of concern with the nursing

coordinator. See enclosure.

l. ____ Sign and date the role of the student nurse statement and return it in your application. See

enclosure.

All applicants will be invited to interview if they meet all requirements and will be notified by July 30th.

Incoming applicants who are qualified for admission will be on a waiting list until all internal applicants have completed the ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor during the first week of July.

Incomplete applications will be refused and returned to the applicant.



Dakota Nursing Program Year 2 Curriculum – AAS RN

Fall Credits NURS 224 Professional Role Development 2 NURS 225 Alterations in Health I 3 NURS 226 Maternal Child Nursing 3 NURS 227 Clinical Application I 4 MICR 202/202L Microbiology and Lab 4 Total 16

Spring NURS 228 Alterations in Health II 4 NURS 229 Health Promotion and Psychosocial nursing 2 NURS 237 Clinical Application II 5 NURS 259 Role Transitions 1 Elective (See campus specific requirements) 3 Total 15 Total for year 31 Upon completion of this curriculum students will be eligible for an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing. The student may apply to take the NCLEX-RN.

It is the applicant/student’s responsibility to verify that all required documentation, general education courses, electives, and nursing courses are complete and met the requirements of the Dakota Nursing Program one semester prior to graduation.



Criminal Background Checks

Upon admission to the Dakota Practical Nursing Program, the student will be required to complete and pay for a background check through the agency designated by the Dakota Nursing Program. The estimated cost for the background check is between $42.50 and $65.00 and must be done annually. Student is responsible for any costs associated with the background check. The student will not initiate the background check until directed to do so upon receipt of the letter notifying the applicant of acceptance into the program. The acceptance letter will specify the background check process to be followed. For incoming students, the background check must be completed by August 1, 2016. For current Dakota Nursing Program students, the annual disclosure form must be completed by August 1, 2016. If a background check is received with any offenses (felonies, misdemeanors or infractions), the student must address in writing their account of the offense and what specific rehabilitation measures occurred. If the offense is less than 5 years old or of a grave nature, the student must make an appointment to appear before the admissions committee to personally address each offense. The information will be used by the admissions committee to determine the suitability of the candidate for admission to the nursing program. If the background check is returned with offenses that are greater than 5 years or of less than grave nature, the committee will notify you of what your next action will be. Upon applying for licensure examination, the North Dakota State Board of Nursing will require the applicant to complete and pay for another background check. All offenses must be reported to the NDBON when applying for licensure.

Mandatory Drug Testing and Screenings

The Dakota Nursing Program maintains a no tolerance policy regarding substance abuse. Students must undergo drug screens if requested by the Dakota Nursing Program, a clinical agency or if suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, narcotic prescription drugs or illegal drugs while on a clinical rotation. Failure of the student to either take the drug test or show a clear drug screen will result in termination from the nursing program and all nursing courses. The estimated cost for the drug testing varies from $50.00 to $75.00 depending on location and sites. The student is responsible for any costs associated with drug test or screening. Please complete disclosure form enclosed in this application packet.



Application Form for Admission to the Dakota Nursing Program (Incoming Associate Degree Nurse)

All lines must be completed for the application to be accepted

First Name: _______________________Middle Initial: ______ Last Name: ________________________ Personal Email: ______________________________ College Email: _____________________________ Permanent Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________ Local Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________ (If different from address above) ___________________________________________________________________ Telephone: Home: _____________________ Cell: ____________________ Work: ____________________ LPN License Number: _________________ (active and unencumbered) LPN State: __________

LPN License Expiration Date: __________________

Social Security Number: ___________________________ Student ID: ____________________________ Birth Date: _________________ Age: ________ ___Male ___Female Place of Birth: ____________________________________________________________________________ Country City/Municipality State/Province County

Is English your second language? ___Yes ___No Ethnicity: ___White/Caucasian ___Black/African American ___Hispanic/Latino ___American Indian/Alaskan Native ___Asian ___ Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander ___Other (Please Specify):__________________________________________

Please check your choice of Dakota Nursing Program campus site below: BSC:_____Bismarck DCB:_____Bottineau LRSC:_____Devils Lake WSC:_____Williston _____Harvey _____Minot Trinity _____Mayville _____New Town _____Valley City

Have you applied to another Dakota Nursing Program this year? Yes/No

If yes, please specify site _____________________________________________



REFERENCE FORM FOR ADMISSION

SECTION 1

SECTION 2

The letters of reference must be:

Sealed in an envelope with the signature of the reference written across the seal

Returned to the applicant to be placed in the application packet for the Dakota Nursing Program – Deadline for applications is March 5th, 2016

To be completed by nursing program applicant: Name of the Applicant (Please print): _____________________________________________________________________________________ Last First Middle Former, if applicable

I waive the right to access this evaluation: __________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant Date

To be completed by the applicant’s reference (non-relatives such as employers, instructors, and/or professional colleagues):

NOTE: The person whose name appears above has applied for admission to the DNP Associate Degree Nursing Program. The information you provide will be confidential. How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please Check:

Outstanding Very Good Average Below Average Do not know

Integrity/Honesty

Initiative/Motivation

Maturity

Leadership

Ability to work with others

Communication Skills

Empathy/Caring

Judgment

Ability to make Decisions

Dependability

Overall Rating

Other Comments: (Please use the back of this form if you need more space) Name of Reference (Please print): _________________________________Company:___________________________ Title: __________________________________ Signature of Reference: _________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip Code Telephone: ________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Reference: _________________________________________________Date:_____________




SECTION 1

SECTION 2




To be completed by nursing program applicant: Name of the Applicant (Please print): ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Last First Middle Former, if applicable

I waive the right to access this evaluation: ___________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant Date


NOTE: The person whose name appears above has applied for admission to the DNP Associate Degree Nursing Program. The information you provide will be confidential. How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please Check:


Integrity/Honesty


Maturity

Leadership



Empathy/Caring

Judgment


Dependability

Overall Rating

Other Comments: (Please use the back of this form if you need more space) Name of Reference (Please print): _________________________________Company:___________________________ Title: ____________________________________ Signature of Reference: _________________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip Code Telephone: ________________________________ Email: _________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Reference: _________________________________________________Date:_____________




SECTION 1

SECTION 2




To be completed by nursing program applicant: Name of the Applicant (Please print): ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Last First Middle Former, if applicable

I waive the right to access this evaluation: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Applicant Date


NOTE: The person whose name appears above has applied for admission to the DNP Associate Degree Nursing Program. The information you provide will be confidential. How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Please Check:


Integrity/Honesty


Maturity

Leadership



Empathy/Caring

Judgment


Dependability

Overall Rating

Other Comments: (Please use the back of this form if you need more space) Name of Reference (Please print): _________________________________Company:____________________________ Title: _________________________________ Signature of Reference: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip Code Telephone: ________________________________ Email: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of Reference: _________________________________________________Date:_____________



Current Course Evaluation Sheet Student Name: ________________________________________________________________ If you are currently enrolled in any of the following courses you must have your instructor sign this sheet. If it is an online course, attach an email from your instructor. By submitting this form you are giving permission to the Dakota Nursing Program to verify current grades in the courses listed below.

PHRM 215 Introduction to Pharmacology

____________________ __________ ____________________ Grade (Current percentage based on 100%) Date Instructor signature

BIOL 202 Microbiology


Elective (See campus specific requirements)


OTHER:

_____________________________________________


________________________________________________




Disclosure Form

The Dakota Nursing Program requires that all applicants provide information concerning any past felony or misdemeanor records.

Past convictions of a felony or misdemeanor would not necessarily prevent an applicant from being accepted into the program. However, failure to provide information concerning such conviction would warrant dismissal if the information were later revealed, thus indicating the applicant had falsified this form.

Note: The Dakota Nursing Program requires FBI background checks with fingerprints before you are fully admitted to the program. It has been our experience that occasionally, applicants with a criminal history have been told by their attorney that their records have been expunged. We have been able to see that history on the FBI background check and students have been denied acceptance depending on the offense and the fact that they did not disclose it. Please be sure to disclose all information requested below.

Please complete, sign, and submit this form as part of your application to the Dakota Nursing Program.

1. Have you ever been arrested (outcome was either dismissal, deferral, or conviction) of a felony, a misdemeanor, traffic violation or appeared in court for anything?

Yes _______ No _______

2. Have you ever been disciplined by a Board of Nursing?

Yes _______ No _______

3. Have you ever been on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) list of excluded individuals (abuse list)?

Yes _______ No _______

4. Have you ever been on the Certified Nurse Aide abuse list?

Yes _______ No _______

If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please explain the issue(s) and/or disciplinary action(s). Please use a separate sheet of paper and attach it to this form.

My signature below certifies that to the best of my knowledge the information above is true and complete. I understand that if the background check is found to be other than stated above, it is sufficient cause for rejection of my application or dismissal from the program. I give permission to release this information and information received on my background check to affiliated nursing practice agencies.

Print Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________________Date:________________________



Mandatory Drug Testing and Screenings

My signature below signifies that I agree to undergo the mandatory and/or random drug testing and screenings

requested by the Dakota Nursing Program or clinical agencies affiliated with the Dakota Nursing Program and

adhere to the listed policy.

Print Name: ___________________________________________________________________________

Signature: _______________________________________________Date:________________________



Role of the Associate Degree Nursing Student

Description

- The ADNS is responsible for the care of clients at all levels in nursing situations and are under the supervision of a Dakota Associate Degree Nursing Program Clinical Instructor.

- The ADNS will be taught the skills of assessing, analyzing, planning, implementation, and evaluating the

care delivered to assigned clients. Professional practice must be consistent to the institution he/she is working in.

- The ADNS must work within the guidelines set forth by Dakota Associate Degree Nursing Program

Director, Nursing faculty, and the North Dakota State Board of Nursing. He/she must be in good health and demonstrate emotional stability.

Responsibilities

- The ADNS will report to assigned area (if appropriate) the day before clinical to receive his/her assignment(s) following guidelines set for by the Director of Nursing. On the day of the assigned clinical, the ADNS will perform nursing care as instructed by the Clinical Instructor.

Specific Requirements

- The student must demonstrate the ability to read, analyze, and interpret nursing material per institution protocol. The student must demonstrate the ability to hand write and document correctly according to the institution’s policy. The student must demonstrate the ability to write and understand the English language.

- The student must be able to demonstrate and do mathematical skills needed to see and calculate

medication dosages, loading syringes with medications, intravenous medications, and volume needed to care for clientele. The student must be able to demonstrate the ability to apply concepts of basic science and math to a given problem.

- The student must be able to interpret instructions given by the Director of Nursing and the nursing

faculty. These instructions may be in written, oral, scheduled or diagram form.

- The physical demands of an ADNS while in the nursing program require the use of hands and fingers; ability to handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The ADNS must be able to sit, stand on feet for a long period of time, bend and move, and lift up to 25-50 pounds.

- The ADNS may be subject to exposed fumes or airborne particles, diseases and conditions including the

AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

- The ADNS may also be subject to hostile or emotionally upset clients, family members or visitors.

- The ADNS works closely with the Director of Nursing and faculty, and other healthcare employees to maintain a positive friendly attitude. Confidentiality will be maintained at all times including in and out of the classroom/clinical setting. The student will respect the rights and protect these rights of all clients.



Essential Functions of the Nursing Student/Nurse

Functional Abilities - Students must be able to fully perform the essential functions in each of the following categories: gross motor skills, fine motor skills, physical endurance, physical strength, mobility, hearing, visual, tactile, smell, reading, arithmetic competence, emotional stability, analytical thinking, critical thinking skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills. (National Council of State Boards of Nursing, 1999) However, it is recognized that degrees of ability vary widely among individuals.

Individuals are encouraged to discuss disabilities with the Director of Disability Support Services. The Dakota Nursing Program is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities upon notice and through established college policies and procedures.

1. Gross Motor Skills Students must be able to: move within confined spaces; sit and maintain balance; stand and maintain balance; reach above shoulders (IVs); reach below waist (plug-ins).

2. Fine Motor Skills Students must be able to: pick up objects with hands; grasp small objects with hands; write with pen or pencil; key/type (use a computer); pinch/pick or otherwise work with fingers (syringe); twist (turn knobs with hands); squeeze with finger (eye dropper).

3. Physical Endurance Students must be able to: stand (at client side during procedure); sustain repetitive movements (CPR); maintain physical tolerance (work entire shift).

4. Physical Strength Students must be able to: push and pull 25 pounds (position clients); support 25 pounds of weight (ambulate client); lift 25 pounds (transfer client); move light objects up to 10 pounds; move heavy objects weighing from 10 to 50 pounds; defend self against combative client; carry equipment/supplies; use upper body strength (CPR, restrain a client); squeeze with hands (fire extinguisher).

5. Mobility Student must be able to: twist; bend; stoop/squat; move quickly; climb (ladders, stools, stairs); walk.

6. Hearing Students must be able to: hear normal speaking level sounds; hear faint voices; hear faint body sounds (BP); hear in situations not able to see lips (when using masks); hear auditory alarms.

7. Visual Students must be able to: see objects up to 20 inches away; see objects up to 20 feet away; see objects more than 20 feet away; use depth perception; use peripheral vision; distinguish color; distinguish color intensity.

8. Tactile Students must be able to: feel vibrations (pulses); detect temperature; feel differences in surface characteristics (skin turgor); feel differences in sizes, shapes (palpate vein); detect environmental temperature.

9. Smell Students must be able to: detect odors from client; detect smoke; detect gases or noxious smells.

10. Reading Students must be able to read and understand written documents.



11. Arithmetic Competence Students must be able to: read and understand columns of writing (flow sheets); read digital displays; read graphic printouts (I&O); calibrate equipment; convert numbers to/from metric; read graphs (vital sign sheets); tell time; measure time (duration); count rates (pulse rate); use measuring tools (thermometer); read measurement marks (scales); add, subtract, multiply, divide; compute fractions (medication dosages); use a calculator; write numbers in records.

12. Emotional Stability Students must be able to: establish therapeutic boundaries; provide client with emotional support; adapt to changing environment/stress; deal with unexpected (crisis); focus attention on task; monitor own emotions; perform multiple responsibilities concurrently; handle strong emotions (grief).

13. Analytical Thinking Students must be able to: transfer knowledge from one situation to another; process information; evaluate outcomes; problem solve; prioritize tasks; use long term memory; use short term memory.

14. Critical Thinking Skills Students must be able to: identify cause-effect relationships; plan/control activities for others; synthesize knowledge and skills; sequence information.

15. Interpersonal Skills Students must be able to: negotiate interpersonal conflict; respect differences in clients; establish rapport with clients; establish rapport with co-workers.

16. Communication Skills Students must be able to: teach (client, family); explain procedures; give oral reports; interact with others; speak on the telephone; influence people; direct activities of others; convey information through writing (progress notes).

National Council of State Boards of Nursing. (1999). Guidelines for using results of functional abilities studies and other resources. Chicago: Author.

Statement regarding reasonable accommodations:

Colleges within the Dakota Nursing Program consortium provide equal access for students with disabilities to programs and services. Please contact the Director of Disability Support Services at each campus for information on application for accommodation.



Dakota Nursing Program

Role of the Student Nurse Statement

Please refer to the preceding lists titled “Role of the Associate Degree Nursing Student” and “Essential Functions of the Nursing Student”.

I have read and understand the role and the essential functions of the student nurse. My signature below indicates that I am able to fully perform the role of the student nurse, including performing all functional abilities at the Dakota Nursing Program. If I am unable to perform in the role of the student nurse or am unable to perform all the functional abilities I am aware that I may be dismissed from the Dakota Nursing Program for this inability to perform all functional abilities in the role of the student nurse. I have informed my nursing coordinator of any inability to perform all functional abilities in the role of the student nurse. Student: ___________________________________________ Date: _________________________________

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DAKOTA NURSING PROGRAM – ADN STUDENT ESTIMATED COSTS - 2016-2017 Associate Degree RN Subtotals

Uniforms - you may already have some of these items.

Lab coat = $25.00 1 pair program-designated scrubs = $35.00 (you may want 2 pair) Clinical Specific Shoes = $50.00, Black Dress Shoes = $50.00 Dress Slacks = $20.00, Polo Shirt = $25.00

$35.00 to $205.00

Equipment - you may already have some of these items.

Stethoscope = $50.00 or more based on quality Sphygmomanometer = $30.00 or more based on quality Watch with second hand = $25.00, Bandage scissors = $3.00, Penlight = $5.00

0 to $113.00

Textbooks and Skyscape electronic reference books.

Fall semester = $820 - $1250 *(Internal students who have already purchased Skyscape - $820) *(Incoming students who will purchase Skyscape - $1,250) Spring semester = $200 Check your bookstores online site for book cost and ISBN numbers.

$1020 - $1450

ATI Access to Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) online practice and proctored exams, online resources (books and videos), online skills modules and Virtual NCLEX Review. Payment (1/2 of total) due to college bookstore or business office each semester.

$593.50

Program Fee $400.00 each semester = $800.00 $800.00

Lab Fee $50 for each lab/clinical course ($150 for the AD program – NURS 227, 237, 259) $150.00

Background Check and Drug Screen

Must be done after a student is accepted but before designated date in the summer

before they start class. ($44.50 for the Background Check and $50-75 for the Drug

Screen)

$130.00

NCLEX Fees for licensing

exam

$130.00 to ND Board of Nursing, $44.50 to the FBI, and $200.00 to Pearson Vue testing

service

$374.50

Conference Fee Students may be asked to attend a conference as a class for a clinical day if appropriate. Cost varies but registration is approximately $50.

$50.00

Full-time Tuition and Fees at

your campus.

An example of the cost of tuition and college/IVN fees for 16 credits is $3,000 per fall,

$3,000 for spring semester Please check with your campus for the exact cost.

$6,000.00

Individual Expenses such as travel, child care, etc.

Per individual student (may include travel to clinical sites), Others: Name pin if you lose the first one - $10.00. Nursing Program Pin per program - varies - check with coordinator

Varies

Laptop Computer and Printer

Students must have access to a computer and high speed internet which may entail purchasing a laptop if they do not have one. Students at several sites must have their own computers to bring to class to complete exams and assignments.

$2,000.00

Handheld Electronic Device Students will access the Skyscape electronic references for clinical on a handheld electronic device which may entail purchasing the device if they do not have one. Students in the past have found that the iPod Touch and iPhone are very compatible with this format. Other smart devices such as Blackberry or Android devices are also effective.

$200.00

Total Plan on costs from $9,153.00 to $12,066.00 Work with your financial aid officer and nursing advisor for an individualized estimation.

Please note that this is an estimate. To the best of our knowledge this form is complete. There may be unforeseen expenses that come up during the year. You will be responsible for all program expenses even if they have been inadvertently left off this form. These costs are non-refundable if you are dismissed or voluntarily leave the nursing program.

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DAKOTA PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM · PDF fileDNP-Incoming AD Application Form 2016-2017 6 Originated 03/29/05, Reviewed annually Dakota Nursing Program Year 2 Curriculum – AAS RN